This looks fantastic, but you gave me PTSD-esque flashbacks. When I was working on a hazelnut version of my infamous brownies (nutella, chopped hazelnuts, Frangelico), I used that exact same logic: "I just need a cup of chopped nuts; I'm not going to wash the Cuisinart for that." The subsequent ER visit, the months of agony, the reconstructive surgery, the hand therapy and the lost wages made that pan of brownies well over $30,000. Who knew that you could hit so many vital structures in your hand with the tip of a knife!?! Granted, almonds have the good common sense to not roll around. Anyway, I *love* King Cake. I've been known to carefully mark which pieces will have the inclusions so that either a good baker gets stuck with the next one, or someone who knows a *REALLY* good bakery is on the hook. ;0) This looks like a great application for either a little Fiori or LorAnn Buttery Sweet Dough Emulsion. Hey, do you change the Hair Color for the holidays? ;-) I can tell you that the emergency room at the hospital near one restaurant where I worked knew me by sight when I'd walk in with a side towel wrapped around a digit. I agree with your flavoring ideas, as well as your strategy for making sure a good baker gets the handoff! Merry Christmas, E. Susan

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